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Events

Poatina Arts and its facilities host a range of events that utilise our great studio and conferencing facilities.  From national arts events and retreats to local gatherings, our events create a safe and supportive space in which to explore creativity in a variety of ways and disciplines.

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Ausglass Conference

In February 2025 Poatina Arts will host the national Ausglass conference. Contemporary Glass professionals from interstate and overseas will converge for an amazing program of presentations, demonstrations and networking.  The conference will be preceded and followed by glass workshops in the Poatina Glass Studio.

FATA

Our multi-discipline Summer School is Australia’s longest running faith-based, residential arts summer school.  Facilitators and participants from around Australia share inspiration, creative growth, meals and conversations together each January. Highly valued as a great way to focus for the year ahead.

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Exhibitions

Our regular exhibition openings are a wonderful opportunity to hear from the each exhibiting artist and chat with art enthusiasts, enjoy the hospitality of the Tiers Tea Lounge and take time exploring the exhibition.

 

Stay in touch to receive updates and times/dates.

Creative Retreats

A range of grass-roots and high profile retreats facilitated by our highly skilled local artists as well as visiting professionals, including Glass Retreats, Winter Writer’s Retreats, and our major FATA Summer School that has a Retreat Mode option. Open to all, some with a faith-basis.

 

Join our Mailing List to find out when and how

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Community Events

So much happens in the Poatina Village community, and there are lots regular opportunities to touch base, join in and be connected. Arts Gatherings, Community Teas, occasional Performances and practical Working Bees happen on a monthly and annual basis.  

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